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A former Director-General of Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu, says Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, should be held accountable for Nigeria’s slide into a one-party state, not the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Okechukwu made this statement on Sunday in Enugu while reacting to insinuations that APC and, by extension, President Bola Tinubu, were responsible … Read more
Troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued 3 kidnap victims in Manzala village of Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State. Acting on a distress call regarding bandit activities in the said community on 13 December 2024, the troops immediately mobilized to the location, and after a hot pursuit of … Read more
Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), during the weekend met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Accompanied by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, Kwankwaso reportedly engaged in discussions with Obasanjo regarding … Read more
Amid reports suggesting that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has invited former President Goodluck Jonathan to join the 2027 presidential race on its platform, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, has publicly denied these claims in an interview with BBC Hausa. Abdullahi stated that the PDP did not issue its presidential ticket … Read more
…..Arrests 3 businessmen linked to consignments in Lagos; recovers N4.4billion worth opioids in Rivers Multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a strong synthetic strain of cannabis meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season, concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, have been intercepted by operatives of the National … Read more
The Nigerian Army has yet to confirm or release a statement regarding the deaths of two leaders from the Okuama community in Delta State. EKO HOT BLOG reports reported that the President-General of Okuama, Pa James Oghoroko, and the community’s 81-year-old treasurer, Dennis Okugbaye, died while in military custody within six days of each other. … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Tinubu for allegedly failing to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), to work with anti-corruption agencies. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit aims to investigate claims of over ₦57 billion in public … Read more
………Embracing the Spirit of Christmas Christmas is a magical time, celebrated across the world as a season of joy, giving, and togetherness. In Nigeria, it’s a period filled with vibrant cultural festivities, colorful decorations, and a unique blend of traditions that reflect the nation’s diversity. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following … Read more
The commander of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk military group has been replaced following Russian advances in the region, a military official confirmed on Saturday. General Oleksandr Tarnavskiy will now lead the operational and tactical group, taking over from General Oleksandr Lutsenko. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has urged the Gunners to make a surprise move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in January. Although Arsenal has been heavily linked with a £70m move for Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, Petit believes his former club could opt for Osimhen, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. … Read more
Mikel Arteta hailed his “unbelievable” Arsenal team despite the frustration of a 0-0 draw against Everton, as Premier League leaders Liverpool also dropped points on Saturday. Just a week after being held to a draw at Fulham, Arsenal again had to settle for one point as Sean Dyche’s side earned a goalless stalemate at the … Read more
Diogo Jota salvaged a point for Liverpool as the Premier League leaders fought back from Andy Robertson’s early red card to secure a 2-2 draw with Fulham. Meanwhile, Arsenal’s title hopes took a hit with a goalless draw against Everton on Saturday. With only four minutes remaining at Anfield, Liverpool seemed on the brink of … Read more
There is renewed hope for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPoB), as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, revealed that significant progress has been made through high-level negotiations with key authorities to secure his freedom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Kalu shared this optimistic … Read more
Union Berlin’s Bundesliga match against bottom-placed Bochum was halted for nearly 30 minutes after Bochum goalkeeper Patrick Drewes was struck by an object thrown from the crowd. The 31-year-old German was preparing for a goal-kick in the second minute of second-half stoppage time, with the score tied at 1-1, when he was hit by what … Read more
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers state, says he has been delivering projects even when his political opponents thought they had weakened his administration. The governor, who did not mention who his political opponents are, stated this on Saturday during the commissioning of a 14.1 kilometre road project in Omuma LGA of the state. EKO HOT … Read more
Five people have been killed in shootings in northern France, including near a migrant camp, and a 22-year-old man has surrendered to police, according to French media reports. Four of the victims—two security guards and two migrants—were shot dead along the Loon-Plage coastline near Dunkirk, security sources told French outlets. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Prophet Samuel Adebayo Ojo, a renowned spiritual leader and prophetic minister of the Freedom Apostolic Revival International Ministry (FARIM), also known as Baba Authority, has revealed that attendees of the 2024 Grace for Glory Convention can expect seven transformative miracles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event is Scheduled for December 18 to 22, 2024, … Read more
Isak Andic, the billionaire founder of global fashion chain Mango, tragically passed away on Saturday in an accident while exploring caves near Barcelona. The 71-year-old reportedly fell 150 meters into a ravine while hiking in the Montserrat mountains, a region known for its challenging cave systems. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Ogun State Police Command says its operatives have arrested a truck driver, Olalere Timileyin and his motor boy at Obada Oko, in Ewekoro local government area of the State, over the death of a man said to have been assaulted for allegedly stealing a tarpaulin. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this … Read more
Hannah Iribhogbe, also known as Queen Montana, is making headlines as she progresses to the next stage of the Miss Charm World pageant in Vietnam. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the reigning Miss Charm Nigeria and former Miss Universe Nigeria 2022 is representing Nigeria in the prestigious international competition. Queen Montana is determined to win … Read more